Production Supervisor (Night Shift) - Plant Manager Succession Track

Who We Are
We're on a Mission

At IPC, we don't just manufacture pallets - we build teams, communities, and partnerships that last. Our mission is simple: to be the TEAM of CHOICE for our PEOPLE and the PARTNER of CHOICE for our CUSTOMERS. We are driven by operational excellence, safety, and the belief that strong leadership and strong culture go hand-in-hand.

Who You Are

You are a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in leading from the front. You enjoy developing people, holding teams accountable, and creating a culture where employees feel valued and motivated to perform at their best.

You bring a hands-on leadership style to 3rd shift recycle operations, setting the tone for safety, productivity, and teamwork. You don't just manage processes-you build strong teams, lead with consistency, and take ownership of results.

You measure your success through safe, efficient production, high employee engagement, and low turnover-and you're driven to continuously improve all three.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead & Build Culture

• • Build trust, accountability, and teamwork on the floor
  • Communicate expectations clearly and consistently
  • Address issues directly and professionally
  • Model IPC's core values every day
  • Maintain a professional appearance and leadership presence

Champion Safety

• • Lead a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and accountability
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings and production/process training
  • Perform regular safety inspections and follow up on findings
  • Set the example for proper PPE usage
  • Work toward and maintain a zero recordable accident environment

Drive Production & Efficiency

• • Meet daily production goals within budget
  • Oversee recycle operations, including lumber recovery, reman, GMA repair, and sorting
  • Monitor productivity per labor hour (PPLH) and drive continuous improvement
  • Minimize overtime through planning and cross-training
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are met daily

Develop & Retain People

• • Coach and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production employees
  • Build strong relationships with team members
  • Clearly communicate expectations for production, safety, teamwork, and attendance
  • Support employee growth and improve retention through consistent leadership

What We're Looking For

• • 7-10 years prior supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial operations
  • Experience leading a minimum of 20 - 50 team members at a time
  • Bilingual English and Spanish -a plus
  • Strong communication and people leadership skills
  • A safety-first mindset
  • Ability to coach, train, and hold teams accountable
  • Organized, dependable, and team-oriented

Why Join IPC

• Full-time, stable position
• Opportunity to grow into higher leadership roles
• People-first culture rooted in Attitude, Respect, and Effort
• Benefits

• • 401(k) + Matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Bonus Available

Ready to lead, build, and grow with IPC? Apply today.